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A glass of green smoothie sits on a wooden surface, reminiscent of a refreshing licuado de nopal, with bowls of chopped pineapple and green vegetables in the background.
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Cactus Pineapple Smoothie (Licuado de Nopal)

Licuado de Nopal (Cactus Pineapple Smoothie) is a refreshing Mexican smoothie made with fresh nopal cactus, sweet pineapple, orange juice, and turmeric. It’s naturally sweet, bright, and an easy way to enjoy nopales.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 2
Calories: 107kcal
Author: Maggie Unzueta

Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh pineapple chopped
  • 1 cup fresh cactus chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice or water

Instructions

  • Add all the ingredients to the blender.
  • Blend until smooth.
  • Pour and enjoy!

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Notes

Use fresh ingredients. You will lose some of the nutrients if you use canned pineapple or jarred cactus. 
If you are not used to cactus, add more pineapple and orange juice. 

Nutrition

Calories: 107kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 474mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 492IU | Vitamin C: 105mg | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 1mg